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How to get fromBilbao to Folkestoneby plane, train, bus, car ferry, car or car train

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There are 11 ways to get from Bilbao to Folkestone by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Fly Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BIO - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 43m
    £60–248

  2. Bus via Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    22h 21m
    £31–126

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    13h 42m
    £155–482

  4. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    4. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    36h 22m
    £129–309

  5. Fly Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BIO - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 28m
    £62–209

  6. Fly Bilbao Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BIO - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 33m
    £68–258

  7. Fly Bilbao Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BIO - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 44m
    £118–716

  8. Bus to Santander Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SDR - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 17m
    £68–284

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus bus 280 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus bus
    23h 42m
    £38–75

  10. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    12h 14m

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    13h 45m
    £182–273

Bilbao to Folkestone by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£155Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Folkestone, England?

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Folkestone Central station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Dover, and Pencester Road in around 22h 21m.

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